Up the Academy
“The education they got wasn't in books.”
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Four boys are sent, for different reasons, to a Military Academy. The life of discipline asks a lot of the four geeks. Of course these boys know how to make a party out of the hard times. Will they be "real men" after one year.
Cast
Ralph Macchio
as Chooch Bombalazzi
Wendell Brown
as Eisenhower "Ike" MacArthur
Tommy Citera
as Hash
Hutch Parker
as Oliver Holt (as J. Hutchison)
Harry Teinowitz
as Rodney Ververgaert
Tom Poston
as Sgt. Skip Sisson
Antonio Fargas
as Coach
Stacey Nelkin
as Candy
Barbara Bach
as Bliss
Robert Downey Jr.
as Boy on Soccer Team (uncredited)
Ron Leibman
as Major Vaughn Liceman (uncredited)
Ian Wolfe
as Commandant Causeway
Allyson Downey
as Platoon Leader
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About Up the Academy
“The education they got wasn't in books.”
Four boys are sent, for different reasons, to a Military Academy. The life of discipline asks a lot of the four geeks. Of course these boys know how to make a party out of the hard times. Will they be "real men" after one year. Running 87 minutes.
Up the Academy Cast and Characters
The cast features Ralph Macchio (as Chooch Bombalazzi), Wendell Brown (as Eisenhower "Ike" MacArthur), Tommy Citera (as Hash), Hutch Parker (as Oliver Holt (as J. Hutchison)), and Harry Teinowitz (as Rodney Ververgaert). Their performances are a major reason Up the Academy has built such a passionate audience.
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Up the Academy flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Up the Academy runs for 87 minutes (about 1.5 hour).
Is Up the Academy good? What's the rating?
Up the Academy holds a 4.7/10 rating based on 31 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.
Who is in the cast of Up the Academy?
The main cast includes Ralph Macchio, Wendell Brown, Tommy Citera, and Hutch Parker, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Up the Academy available in English?
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When was Up the Academy released?
Up the Academy was released in 1980.
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What is Up the Academy about?
Up the Academy is a Comedy English-language film. Four boys are sent, for different reasons, to a Military Academy. The life of discipline asks a lot of the four geeks. Of course these boys know how to make a party out of the hard times. Will they be "real men" after one year.
When was Up the Academy released?
Up the Academy was released on June 6, 1980. It has a runtime of 1h 27m. The film was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Who stars in Up the Academy?
Up the Academy stars Ralph Macchio, Wendell Brown, Tommy Citera and Hutch Parker. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Up the Academy available in HD?
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